Mack Altman, MSDA
Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area
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Innovative leader with over a decade of experience in team leadership, business…
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The Benefits of Implementing an Information Security Program
The Benefits of Implementing an Information Security Program
By Mack Altman, MSDA
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The Agents of Rising Data Security Breaches
The Agents of Rising Data Security Breaches
By Mack Altman, MSDA
Contributions
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What are some of the skills and tools that you need to learn as a front-end developer?
I’m surprised to find this so far down the list. This is probably the most important skill. Only 30 years ago we had the advent of HTML. Almost every year since there’s a new tool, or a version upgrade. If you’re not following the updates or reading up on the new tools that come available, you’ll fall behind in just 1-2 years and the products you develop will quickly reflect it. It can seem intense, but it’s also enjoyable knowing you’re continuously helping lead the new wave of how to approach every day problems in new ways.
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How do you handle IT value communication challenges and barriers?
What’s not mentioned so far is the cost savings associated with mitigating and preventing risks. The plans I’ve seen over the years have almost always included TCO and ROI with KPIs, but the major cost saving areas aren’t captured. What will it cost if this software upgrade doesn’t take place? How much will our hardware costs climb if we continue with this dated infrastructure? What will be the reputational cost be if we succumb to this security issue? These questions generally lead to areas that mitigate major costs.
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Experience
Education
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Capella University
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The DBA Strategy & Innovation specialization analyzes the scholarly and practitioner literature and emerging trends in the fields of strategy and innovation. Learners design projects which consider how visionary leaders use strategic and innovative methods to transform their organizational landscapes. The specialization helps learners critically examine how company leaders increase their organizational agility, adaptability, identification of opportunities, and competitive advantages. Current…
The DBA Strategy & Innovation specialization analyzes the scholarly and practitioner literature and emerging trends in the fields of strategy and innovation. Learners design projects which consider how visionary leaders use strategic and innovative methods to transform their organizational landscapes. The specialization helps learners critically examine how company leaders increase their organizational agility, adaptability, identification of opportunities, and competitive advantages. Current and relevant topics surrounding strategy and innovation will be central to the work done in the specialization, including theorizing, crafting, and executing strategy and innovation; strategic digital transformation; and managing innovation, design, and creativity.
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Preceptors: Capt. Casey Baker, Associate CIO, Business Operations, and Mark McMath, Enterprise CIO
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The Master of Science, Data Analytics degree prepares statisticians, analysts, data managers, programmers, and other business and Information Technology professionals for successful and rewarding careers in the high-demand field of data analytics through cutting-edge courses in data mining, manipulation, analysis, and visualization. The program empowers graduates to use powerful tools to implement industry standard techniques in order to solve problems, identify trends, and make predictions.
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The Bachelor of Science, Business with a Major in Information Technology Management (ITM) degree prepares graduates for careers in a variety of business involving the management of information technology resources and information technology professionals. Graduates will combine a set of general business competencies with a set of in-depth competencies from the field of ITM, which align with a variety of positions, such as IT Project Manager, Director of Customer Service, Data Center Manager, or…
The Bachelor of Science, Business with a Major in Information Technology Management (ITM) degree prepares graduates for careers in a variety of business involving the management of information technology resources and information technology professionals. Graduates will combine a set of general business competencies with a set of in-depth competencies from the field of ITM, which align with a variety of positions, such as IT Project Manager, Director of Customer Service, Data Center Manager, or equivalent positions.
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Graduates of the Associate in Applied Science, Multimedia Technologies with a Major in Web Design degree know basic theories of visual and interactive media design, project management, and portfolio development. They understand business and can apply this understanding to multimedia projects. They can create multimedia projects involving traditional art techniques, video, and audio assets. Graduates value critical thinking, communication, diverse perspectives, technology and information…
Graduates of the Associate in Applied Science, Multimedia Technologies with a Major in Web Design degree know basic theories of visual and interactive media design, project management, and portfolio development. They understand business and can apply this understanding to multimedia projects. They can create multimedia projects involving traditional art techniques, video, and audio assets. Graduates value critical thinking, communication, diverse perspectives, technology and information literacy, and lifelong learning.
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Activities and Societies: DECA, Chapter Treasurer
• Competed in DECA's International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Retail Marketing, Management Level (2004-2005)
• Competed in SC DECA's Development Conference in Retail Marketing, Management Level (2002-2005)
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Strategic Advisor
All In One Charters
- 2 years 9 months
• Developed and lead first social media program
• Designed web site with WordPress content management system
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Digital Strategist
Running for the Fallen
- 9 months
Social Services
• Provided strategic planning and technical assistance
• Created branding package for digital and print
• Designed and developed web site for the purchase of event tickets
Courses
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Addressing Problems in Human Resources & Compliance
DB 8410
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Advanced Data Visualization
C745
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Audio & Video Editing
DIG1280C
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Business Ethics
C717
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Business Law
C716
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Business of Information Technology - Applications
C179
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Change Management
C721
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Color Theory and Techniques
GRA1741C
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Data Management - Foundations
C175
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Data Mining and Analytics I
C743
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Data Mining and Analytics II
C744
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Digital Media Assembly
DIG1500C
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Digital Media Production
DIG1520C
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Digital Publishing
GRA1121C
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Dynamic Content Management
CTS1400C
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Effective Organizational Leadership
DB 8405
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Fundamentals of Data Analytics
C740
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Fundamentals of Web Authoring and Design
CGS1883C
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Global Business
FVC1
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Information Systems Management
C724
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Intermediate Programming
IT 3348
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Internet Business Models and E-Commerce
GEB2444
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Introduction to Business
C711
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Introduction to Computer Graphics
CGS1586
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Introduction to Human Resource Management
C232
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Introduction to Information Technology
C182
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Introduction to Multimedia Design
DIG1109C
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Managerial Accounting
UFC1
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Marketing Applications
VZT1
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Marketing Fundamentals
C712
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Multimedia Technologies
DIG2620C
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Network and Security - Foundations
C172
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Organizational Behavior
C715
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Principles of Accounting
VYC1
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Principles of Accounting II
BUSI-212
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Principles of Finance
C708
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Principles of Management
C483
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Programming in Python
C996
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Project Management
C722
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Project Planning and Documentation
GEB1014
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Quantitative Analysis for Business
C723
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R for Data Analysts
C997
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SAS Programming I: Fundamentals
C747
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SQL for Data Analysis
C995
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Server Side Scripting
CTS2857C
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Statistics for Data Analysis
C741
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Typography
GRA1206C
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Visual Design in Communications
COM-FP2050
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Web Systems and Technologies
IT-FP3210
Projects
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Synter Resource Group
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Redesign corporate web site; and design and develop customer payment portal
Honors & Awards
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Dean's List
Kristi A. Waite, President, School of Design, Rasmussen College
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Honor's List
Kristi A. Waite, President, School of Design, Rasmussen College
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Retail Merchandising - Management Level (RMML)
DECA International Career and Development Conference (ICDC)
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Retail Merchandising - Management Level (RMML)
South Carolina DECA
Languages
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English
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Organizations
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American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
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Business Relationship Management Institute
Member
- PresentBusiness Relationship Management Philosophy is a belief that positive relationships drive value in organizations and contribute the greatest positive impact to economic value, people, and the planet.
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The National Society of Leadership and Success
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Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
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American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Member
- PresentASQ is a global organization committed to providing enhanced expertise, professional networks, tools, and solutions to help our members advance their products, services, and industries.
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CompTIA Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)
Member
- PresentCompTIA Association of IT Professionals (AITP) is the leading association for technology professionals, students and educators. The mission of AITP is to be a voice and an advocate for the technology industry, attracting and enriching professionals through industry insight, networking and education.
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Project Management Institute (PMI)
Member
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DECA
Treasurer
-DECA is organized into two unique student divisions each with programs designed to address the learning styles, interest and focus of its members. The High School Division includes 200,000 members in 3,500 schools. The Collegiate Division includes over 15,000 members in 275 colleges and universities.
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